Top 10 best 5G phones to buy in 2022

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5G phones in India offer faster and more stable connections compared to other networks that have been working over the past few years. The latest 5G mobiles bring support for more 5G bands. That means it will be compatible with a wide range of 5G networks. Given below is a list of 5G smartphones that are the best choice of any customer in 2022.

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OnePlus 9 R

The latest 9R venture by OnePlus is an accurately priced device under a 40k budget. The brand is offering exquisite cameras on the front and the back, powered by a stable battery capacity with Wrap Charging support and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, to get one going.

Also, the smartphone features Android v11 as its OS. OnePlus 9R comes loaded with a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED type display carrying a refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The bezel-less punch-hole display of the smartphone generates 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution and 402ppi pixel density.

A 48MP f/1.7 Primary Camera supported by a 16MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide Angle Camera, a 5MP f/2.4 Macro Camera, and another 2MP f/2.4 Mono Camera gets placed on the backside of the device. A 16MP f/2.4 Primary Camera is placed on the front, which is capable of clicking stunning selfies.

OnePlus 9R comes loaded with an Adreno 650 GPU working alongside an Octa-core (3.2GHz, Kryo 585, Single-core + 2.42GHz, Kryo 585, Tri-core + 1.8GHz, Kryo 585, Quad-core) processor and 8GB RAM. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset is present within the device, promising great performance.

The smartphone derives its operating energy from a 4,500mAh Li-ion battery. That is designed to be compatible with 65W Wrap Charging technology and is also non-replaceable by nature.

OnePlus 9R is provided with a non-expandable 128GB internal storage. Connectivity-wise the smartphone receives features like Mobile Hotspot, 5G & 4G VoLTE network support, Type-C USB charging, Bluetooth v5.1, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, and more.

OnePlus 9 R


Apple iPhone 13

Apple iPhone 13 is the latest 5G phone from the company for 2021 and supports a host of 5G networks. It features a 6.1-inch XDR OLED display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. The iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chip. It runs on iOS 15 with up to 512GB storage options to choose from.

There is a dual-camera system on the back. It consists of a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. It is followed by the 12MP True Depth Camera system on the front that also powers the Face ID biometrics. This phone also has stereo speakers and supports 20W fast wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging.

Apple iPhone 13


OnePlus Nord CE 5G phones

The OnePlus Nord CE is one of the latest 5G phones in India in the affordable mid-range segment. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. This processor brings with it the Snapdragon X52 5G modem. This is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options. It runs on OxygenOS 11.

The Nord CE features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate support. There is a 64MP primary camera followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The Nord CE is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G


Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G phones

The Redmi Note 10T is the first phone in the Redmi Note series to have 5G support. It features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) resolution display and offers up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The Redmi Note 10T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor that has an octa-core CPU running at up to 2.2GHz.

It is paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. It runs on the latest MIUI 12 version which is based on Android 11. The Redmi Note 10T has a 48MP primary camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP depth sensor. There is an 8MP selfie camera on the front. The Redmi Note 10T is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G


OnePlus 9 Pro 5G phones

The OnePlus 9 Pro has an aluminum-glass build. It measures 8.7 millimeters in thickness and weighs 197 grams. It is also IP68 rated making it resistant to dust and water ingress. This phone also features a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3216×1440 pixels) resolution AMOLED curved display.

This phone has LTPO backplane technology and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The LTPO technology allows the OnePlus 9 Pro to consume lesser power. Thus, it gives dynamic refresh rate control ranging from as low as 1Hz to 120Hz. Furthermore, the display offers up to 367Hz touch sampling rate which comes in handy when gaming on the 9 Pro.

The OnePlus 9 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. It is paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options to choose from. The OnePlus 9 Pro has quad cameras on the back. It is headlined by a primary 48MP camera with a Sony IMX789 sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture and supports EIS.

OnePlus 9 Pro


OnePlus Nord 2

The OnePlus Nord 2 is the successor to the best-selling OnePlus Nord from 2020. The Nord 2 was recently launched in India. It has 5G network support in both NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone) architectures. The Nord 2 features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED display.

This display supports up to a 90Hz refresh rate and is HDR10+ certified. The OnePlus Nord 2 is the first phone from the company to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. It is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from.

It runs on the latest OxygenOS which is based on Android 11 out-of-the-box. The Nord 2 has a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture. It also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 119-degree field-of-view and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole notch cutout. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

OnePlus Nord 2


Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G phones

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate and punch-hole. Underneath the hood, there’s Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage that is further expandable via a microSD card slot.

As for the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a triple camera set-up that houses a primary 12MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and up to 30x Super-Resolution Zoom.

For selfies, the Galaxy S20 FE comes with a 32MP lens. Apart from these, connectivity features on the phone, we have support for 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C port for data transfer and charging duties.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G


Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is another interesting 5G device in the market right now. It gets a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel which features a 3200×1440 resolution and a pixel density of 551ppi. The display also offers an Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate for improving the experience while playing games.

It is an Infinity-O display that also features a punch-hole cut-out for the single front camera. It is also HDR10+ certified. The screen has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features the Exynos 2100 chipset. That has been paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra (5G phones) comes with a 108MP primary camera sensor with Phase Detection Auto Focus and optical image stabilization (OIS). This is paired with a 12MP (F/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor with dual-pixel autofocus. It has a 120-degree field of view. The phone is powered by a big 5,000mAh battery. It also has support for 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse charging.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra


Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

The Mi 11X Pro is powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chip. This chip has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. This chip also brings 5G connectivity support to the phone. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. This display has a 120Hz refresh rate and offers up to 1300nits peak brightness.

It has triple cameras on the back headlined by a 108MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 119-degree FOV, and a 5MP macro camera. There is a 20MP selfie camera up front. Along with it, the rear cameras can record in 8K UHD at 30FPS and 4K UHD at 60FPS. It has a 4.520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro


Samsung Galaxy M52 5G phones

Samsung Galaxy M52 5Gs’ specification sheet offers a premium user experience throughout. An inbuilt 128GB storage will let one save multiple files as per convenience. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G gets a 6.7 inches Super AMOLED Plus front screen. It comprises 1080 x 2400 screen resolution and 393ppi pixel density.

The bezel-less display of these 5G phones also features a 20:9 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a punch hole at the center top to house the selfie shooter.


The smartphone is equipped with a triple-camera layout on the rear side consisting of a 64MP f/1.8 Main Camera, a 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, a 5MP f/2.4 Macro Camera. LED Flash, Autofocus, Exposure Compensation, ISO Control, Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, Touch to Focus, and HDR mode is some of the back camera functionalities.

On the front side, the smartphone gets a 32MP f/2.2 Primary Camera that captures stunning portraits. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and an Octa-core Kryo 670 processor layout. It runs at a maximum clock speed of 2.4GHz.

The smartphone promises smooth multitasking and a seamless gaming experience with its 6GB RAM and Adreno 642L GPU. The smartphone is equipped with a 5000mAh Li-ion battery, which is non-removable. This battery is also compatible with the 25W Fast Charging system.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

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